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Worst Wedding Ever

New Forest Players presents Worst Wedding Ever A Comedy By Chris Chibnall Rachel and Scott are getting married. They are also buying a house together – never the easiest of things to do at the same time. When the house price goes up, their plans for the dream wedding have to bedownsized to the local registry office. Rachel’s mother, however, has other ideas. What if the family could join forces and make it a wedding to be proud of? With a marquee in the back garden, a hand-me-down dress, the pub band and two fully functioning Portaloos, surely the day

Audition Notice: Lucky Numbers

New Forest Players’ October production of ‘Lucky Numbers’ by Mike Yeaman Performance dates 21st – 24th October 2026 Audition will be on Tuesday 23rd June at 7:00pm at Ballard School Dining Room. Synopsis Nana is losing control of her life and mind and now has to live with her feckless family. When her winning numbers come up on the lottery, it’s her chance to force the family’s ways. Can they convince her that they are reformed characters before the ticket expires? A fast-paced comedy that builds into a classic farce. The Cast – Nana – 70/80s, very forgetful and frustrated,

Perfect Nonsense

Maskers Theatre Company presents Jeeves & Wooster in ‘Perfect Nonsense’ By The Goodale Brothers With a cast of just three chaps who muster up many surprising characters as they help Bertie Wooster with his ‘one-man show’. They help him tell the story of his disastrous weekend – the ‘perfectly delightful’ weekend at a country house that goes horribly awry and a series of misadventures follow. The show descends into chaotic mismanagement of props and scenery. Fortunately, Bertie’s unflappable valet, Jeeves, steps in with his friend and colleague, Seppings, in a valiant attempt to save the day………. But will they pull

Two

All Saints’ Dramatic Society presents Two By Jim Cartwright A bickering husband and wife and the dozen regulars who pass through their pub in an evening. Each vignette skillfully combines pathos and humor. When a little boy is left behind by his father, a fragile reconciliation occurs as their own dark tragedy is revealed.While the play is usually performed by two, many productions, such as ASDS’s, will feature a variety of talented members bringing the pub to life.Book now through the box office Performances: 11, 12 and 13th June 2026 at 7.30 pmTickets: £12 per personTwo is presented by arrangement

Nell Gwynn

Lymington Players presents Nell Gwynn By Jessica Swale, Music by Jim Lockwood Tickets for the Lymington Players’ production of Nell Gwynn by Jessica Swale are ON SALE and SELLING FAST! Step back in time to the 1660s for a night of bawdy comedy, royal scandal and the incredible true story of a woman who refused to follow the rules. Whether you’re a fan of history or just love a good laugh, Nell is the leading lady you’ve been waiting for. This is a play with some musical interludes, guaranteed to be an evening of fun and historical merriment Directed

Audition Notice: Much Ado About Nothing

AUDITIONS FOR CLASSIC SHAKESPEARE COMEDY AT CHESIL THEATRE, WINCHESTER Chesil Theatre will be holding open auditions for their outdoor production of William Shakespeare’s comedy Much Ado About Nothing on 2nd, 3rd and 4th May 2026. Performances will take place on the playing fields of The Pilgrims’ School, against the backdrop of the historic Wolvesey Castle, Winchester from 15th to 18th July 2026. Booking is now available from www.chesiltheatre.org.uk. The play follows a fresh new interpretation, re-imagined at the end of WWII. Breaking their journey on the way home from the front, a group of soldiers stop for a few days’ rest, recreation and a little romance. Chesil

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